51 13 305 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Rail
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WARNING:
Follow safety instructions
for working on cars with airbag systems.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use any sharp-edged tools in area of head airbag (risk of damage to head airbag).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove roofliner . See 51 44 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ROOFLINER (ON VERSION WITHOUT PANORAMA SUNROOF) or 51 44 013 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ROOFLINER (VERSION WITH PANORAMA SUNROOF) .
If necessary, lever out cover caps and release nuts (1).
Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Remove rail (1) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
Seals (1 and 2) on railing (3) must not be damaged.